CzechBusiness – Czech Trade, Investment and Innovation Agency

CzechBusiness is the national business development agency of the Czech Republic, operating under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Established on August 1, 2026, through the integration of CzechTrade and CzechInvest, the agency serves as a single point of contact for Czech companies expanding internationally and foreign businesses seeking trade, investment, and innovation opportunities in the Czech Republic.

CzechBusiness combines expertise in three key areas: export promotion and international expansion, investment facilitation, and startup and innovation support. Through its international network, the agency provides tailored assistance to Czech exporters, connects foreign companies with reliable Czech suppliers and business partners, supports foreign direct investment in the Czech Republic, and helps innovative Czech startups enter global markets.

Key services include:

• Trade and Export Support: Market intelligence, business matchmaking, identification of Czech suppliers, and assistance with international business development.

• Investment Facilitation: Comprehensive support for foreign investors, including investment opportunities, site selection, investment incentives, supplier identification, and aftercare services.

• Startups and Innovation: Support for innovative companies, internationalization, technology partnerships, and connections with investors, research institutions, and innovation ecosystems.

CzechBusiness in the United States

CzechBusiness maintains a network of four offices across the United States.

These offices support bilateral trade and investment, connect Czech and American companies, and facilitate business, technology, and innovation partnerships.

U.S. Offices:

• Chicago, IL – Main U.S. Office

• New York, NY – East Coast Office

• Austin, TX – South Office

• San Francisco, CA – West Coast Office

Website: https://czechbusiness.gov.cz 

U.S. Office Network: https://www.czechtradeoffices.com/us

American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic

The American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic represents and promotes business in the Czech Republic. As a representative of the private sector, the Chamber recognizes the need for the creation and maintenance of a fair and ethical business environment that ensures the healthy development of commerce in the region. To this end, the Chamber has adopted a code of better business principles and practices. The code is to be utilized by the Chamber in every aspect of its operations and serves as an example of ethical business practices for its members to follow.

Czech North American Chamber of Commerce & Culture

Czech North American Chamber of Commerce & Culture (CNACCC Inc.) is a non-profit organization that serves as a platform for enhancing and promoting bilateral relations, business, and culture between the Czech Republic and the United States. The chamber was established in November 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. The business part is run by DBA (doing business as) Czech North American Chamber of Commerce & Culture. The cultural part is run by DBA (doing business as) Moravian Glory Foundation.

Center For Regional Economic Development

Center for Regional Development of the Czech Republic, whose primary mission is to initiate economic development in regions, to provide assistance toward the establishment of regional development agencies, and to facilitate access to information on prepared development programs and projects (Czech/English).

SEVEn

Energy and Economic Bulletin (excellent site with frequently updated news on energy policy and trends plus additional source of information about economy, published by SEVEn, The Energy Efficiency Center Prague).

AFoCR

In the United States, our Embassy found its strong supporter and partner in American Friends of the Czech Republic. To find out what's new at their home, click on the link.